Controversy Over Police Division Chief Mistakenly Spraying Pepper Spray, National Police Agency: Improper On-Site Handling
In Taichung, Taiwan, a police division chief who mistakenly sprayed pepper spray during a campaign event for former TPP chairman Ko Wen-je has been disciplined for 'improper on-site handling' and reassigned to a non-supervisory role. The National Police Agency emphasized future election security measures.
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- 📰 Published: April 20, 2026 at 21:41
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Regarding the case of former Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je being sprayed with pepper spray during a street campaign in Taichung City, Sixth Police Precinct Chief Zhou Junming has been disciplined and reassigned. The National Police Agency stated tonight that Zhou Junming was flustered and handled the situation improperly, and his disciplinary action has been adjusted to a non-supervisory position.
The National Police Agency stated in a press release tonight that concerning the leakage of pepper spray during a street campaign event in Fengjia Night Market, Taichung City, which caused discomfort to the public and candidates, it immediately requested the Taichung City Police Bureau to clarify the facts as soon as possible and to explain them to the public in a timely manner. The preliminary investigation has been completed, and the case will be forwarded to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation.
Regarding Zhou Junming's on-site panic and improper handling during his duty, the National Police Agency stated that it agrees with the disciplinary recommendations of the Taichung City Police Bureau and has adjusted his position to a non-supervisory role.
The National Police Agency emphasized that for future nine-in-one local government elections, regarding the security maintenance of candidates, service offices, and campaign activities, it will continue to require all police agencies to strengthen risk assessments and intelligence gathering, and to enhance guard deployments and cadre on-site response training, to ensure the safety of all types of election activities and to leave no room for error. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150420
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The National Police Agency stated in a press release tonight that concerning the leakage of pepper spray during a street campaign event in Fengjia Night Market, Taichung City, which caused discomfort to the public and candidates, it immediately requested the Taichung City Police Bureau to clarify the facts as soon as possible and to explain them to the public in a timely manner. The preliminary investigation has been completed, and the case will be forwarded to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation.
Regarding Zhou Junming's on-site panic and improper handling during his duty, the National Police Agency stated that it agrees with the disciplinary recommendations of the Taichung City Police Bureau and has adjusted his position to a non-supervisory role.
The National Police Agency emphasized that for future nine-in-one local government elections, regarding the security maintenance of candidates, service offices, and campaign activities, it will continue to require all police agencies to strengthen risk assessments and intelligence gathering, and to enhance guard deployments and cadre on-site response training, to ensure the safety of all types of election activities and to leave no room for error. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150420
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